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PURPOSE OF THE APPLICATION:
This is an application to permit the construction of a a thirty-three storey (including two storeys of mechanical
penthouse) mixed use (residential and commercial) building on the above noted site (Parts 3 and 17 on the draft
reference plan and Block 18 (formerly Block 14) on the draft plan of subdivision). The lands are presently
vacant.
REQUESTED VARIANCE(S) TO THE ZONING BY-LAW:
By-law 1094-2002
1. The said boundary is proposed to be altered to include Part 17 on the draft reference plan within the
lands zoned RM6(126)
WHEREAS the eastern boundary of the lands zoned RM6(126) is as shown on Schedule "1" to By-law
1094-2002;
2. An apartment house dwelling and a bank, business office, custom workshop, financial institution, dry
cleaning and laundry collecting establishment, outdoor cafe, pet services, personal service shop,
professional office, restaurant and retail store are proposed as principal uses on the lot
WHEREAS an apartment house dwelling and day nursery, personal service shop and dry cleaning and
laundry collecting establishment accessory to an apartment house dwelling are permitted;
3. Front yard setback of 0m
WHEREAS a minimum setback of 3m is required;
4. North side yard setback of 0.6m
WHEREAS a minimum setback of 4.5m is required;
5. South side yard setback of 0m
WHEREAS a minimum setback of 4.5m is required;
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6. Rear yard setback of 2.2m
WHEREAS a minimum setback of 3m is required;
7. Proposed Gross Floor Area of 35,099m
2
WHEREAS a maximum Gross Floor Area of 31,300m
2
is permitted;
8. A maximum building height of three (33) storeys and 12.5m is proposed within 6m of the front lot line
and within 7.5m of the north side lot line and a minimum building height of two (2) storeys and 6.3m is
proposed within 7.5m of the north side lot line
WHEREAS the by-law requires a minimum building height of two (2) storeys and 7.5m and a
maximum of three (3) storeys and 11m within 6m of the front lot line and within 7.5m of the north side
lot line;
9. A maximum of thirty-three (33) storeys (including a two (2) storey mechanical penthouse) and 88.8m is
proposed within 30m of the north side lot line
WHEREAS the by-law permits a maximum building height of twelve (12) storeys and 35.2m within
30m of the north side lot line;
10. A maximum of thirty-three(3) storeys (including a two (2) storey mechanical penthouse) and 88.8m is
proposed beyond 30m of the north side lot line and beyond 12m of the front lot line
WHEREAS the by-law permits a maximum building height of twenty-eight (28) storeys and 80m
beyond 12m of the west front lot line and beyond 30m of the north side lot line;
11. A total of 449 residential parking spaces are proposed (1.05 per unit) of which 64 parking spaces shall
be reserved for visitor parking (0.15 per unit)
WHEREAS the by-law requires 535 residential parking spaces (1.25 per unit) of which 107 parking
spaces shall be reserved for visitors (0.25 per unit);
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12. 14 non-residential parking spaces are proposed, which parking spaces will be shared with residential
visitors
WHEREAS the by-law requires 62 parking spaces dedicated exclusively to the non-residential uses on
the lot;
13. A minimum driveway width for two-way traffic and a minimum parking aisle width of 5.5m
WHEREAS the by-law requires a minimum driveway width for two-way traffic and a minimum parking
aisle width of 6m; and
14. 1 loading space is proposed.
WHEREAS the by-law requires 2 loading spaces

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Typical generic and conservative design, pretty much consistent with Concord Park Place overall. My main issue though is the total failure to create a urban village with any pedestrian appeal. At least try to create a high-rise community with establishing city blocks incorporating animated podiums to allow for potential future urban integration, and activity circulation.

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Cityplace downtown got more right then they are here ... if anything you'd think they'd learn there lessons and improve. But the built form of cityplace downtown is quite a bitter better, and that's sad.

Reminds a LOT of the NY tower complex and Sheppard and Bayview in terms of built form.

If I had a penny for every time someone asked me why I was looking upâ€¦